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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01
COlOred Society Notes.

Strange! strange! stranger still! Yet, in
this age of progress, the average American
citizen takes everything that happens out
of the usual order, as matter of course.
Now the strange event that am now about
to mention, is not the missing link for which
the sages have sought for many years, nor
the visitation to earth of strange being
from the neither world, but the appearance
10 Ironton recently Of Joseph Houser,
negro Democrat, who is in the employ OF
the Government as a special examiner OF all
pension claims pending before the Depart
ment of the Interior from Southeast Mis-
souri,. His salary is $500 per year and ex-
penses, while on duty. BY inquiry into his
personal history 1 find that he bolted the
Republican ticket while editor of the Con-
serUdtor, in Chicago, In 1884, and has since
strongly advocated and worked for divi-
sion of the negro vote. While editing the
Gazette, at Cairo, Illinois, he ran for the office
of police justice, but was woefully and won
derfully "snowed under" My impression
of Mr.. Houser is that he is man of the
world; that he is not at all bashful; that he
knows when the iron is hot and when to
StTlhe, tudL uc Hds fcly hCSu dpPiCSIatioh
of himself and the position which he occu-
pies; that he is one of the coming events,
that cast their shadows before, and is the
fore-runner of the generation that will estl
mate no man or set of men by their color,
their dress, or their previous condition; that
will not say to their dusky brother, ''you
stay here, while we go yOnder to pray"
but will say as Penn did to the Indians at
the time he made his celebrated treaty
in 1888: 1--WE meet on the broad pathway
of good faith and good will. No advantage
shall be taken on either side, but all shall be
openness and love. The friendship between
you and me 1 will not compare to chain
for that the rains might rust or falling
tree might break. We are the same as if
one mans body were to be divided into two
parts. We are all one flesh and blood"
The following is the report of the Pilot
Knob school for the month ending Noyem-
Der 25th: No. of pupils enrolled, %; total
number of days attended by all, 3S7: average
number attending each day, 20; number OF
days taught, 10; average number of days at
tended by each pupil, IS; average per cent.
of enrolment attending, &c.
ROLL OF HONOR.
The following pupils were not absent or
tardy during the month: Samanthy Rhu-
bottom, Ida Bettes, Jennie Blanks, Amy
Tullock, Mary Tullock, Lula Buckner, Frank
Ellis, Fred Bergman, Robert Denwiddie,
Will Buckner, Thomas Bettes, Allie Hunt.
George Brooks. Parents and friends are
respectfully invited to visit the school.
LIvINIA VAUGHN, Teacher.
The Thanksgiving supper at the church
was grand success and gave general salts
faction to all.
Misses Julia Bettes and Hattie Simmons,
of Carondelet, were visiting in Ironton dur
ing the past week.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01

esquire Days court next Monday to
testify as to the ownership of the pork
er. If the case goes to trial it will
prove to be one of those where the
winner will certainly be the loser"
We commend to their attention the
following from the Bonnie Terre Reg
lister:
The John B. Griss place in Hili's addition
to Settleton, sold at sheriff's sale under ex
ecution last week, was bought by Chas.
Buchner, who had been living in the house
for some time previous. This is another Of
those cases illustrated by the story Of the
two boys who quarrelled about the posses
sion of a nut, and third boy settled the dis
pute by cracking the nut, taking the kernal
for his trouble and giving to each Of the dis
putants half of the empty she'll.
John B. and Mary Griss were man and
wife, but they quarrelled and Mary brought
suit for divorce and got it, also judgment
for some $3.50. An execution was issued,
Johns house was LEVIED on and sold to sat
isfy said execution, and brought just enough
to pay the lawyers, officers and others for
settling the quarrel.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01
From Believlew.

Ed. Register-Since my last we have had
fine rains, and the long continued drouth is
ended, the fire all put out and everybody
seems to be happy. 1t was truly great
thing to see it rain such nice rain, on &C.
count of the fire and the scarcity of water.
Most all of our schools took in Thanksgiv-
ing Thursday at home or at some friends
home. We have heard of numbers of tur-
keys being killed on that day, and your writ
er did ample justice to very fine one.
There was party at Mr.. Emmett Imboden's
last Tuesday night, and all enjoyed them
selves fine, there being twelve couple pres
ent, and the weather was beautiful.
Mrs. Mary Black, of Black P. O., is in our
town, at her daughters, Mrs. Hartman, sick.
Grandma Black is getting quite old and
should have good care to recover. Grandpa
Black was up this week to see the sick and
started home Sunday.
Mr.. John Hendrix and sister, Mary, have
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01
From GOOdWater.

Mr.. Editor-The frs: half of November
with us consisted of more smoky days than
we recolect of ever having noticed before in
this month. The woods have been fired in
many localities, hence the sun is at times
partially-sometimes entirely-obscured by
smoke.
No rain of any consequence has fallen here
since my last and hence wheat is doing but
little good.
d. S. Love has been busy making some
needed repairs to his house and building
additional sheds to his stables.
On the 7th inst, JAS. II. Alcorn and family
removed to the vicinity of Piedmont.
Henry Trudeau and family, of Mineral
Point, were out here last week on visit to
relatives.
b. F. Walker, of Montana, Mo-, passed
through this neighborhood on his way to
Hutchins' Creek, Dent county, Mo-, this
week.
Mrs. D. S. Love has spent the past six
weeks among relatives on Black river.
G. W. Love and family have returned from
Perryville, Mo-, where they visited relatives
recently.
haTuiOu AlcOEu went 10 1TOutOu on DuSl"
ness last week.
A turnip weighing pounds and 10 ounces
is exhibited by James NJ. Lucas. He is one
OF our most popular citizens and has good
assortment of general merchandise on hane
at his store.
w. j. Anderson is building bis storehouse
and expects to open his store on or about
December 18th.
Marion Anderson intends to attend Salem
Academy ere long.
One morning this week Mr.. S. Lucas took
his hounds and went out hunting and sue
ceeded in killing deer and two 'coons.
A high west wind is now prevailing and
many are fighting fire. E.
November 18th, 1885,.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01
SIS REWARD!
Special Commissioners Sale in Parti-
ton.

Special Commissioners Sale in Parti-
ton.
Louise Pratte, Bernard A. Pratte, Celeste
Tracy, Sylvester A. Pratte, Bernard P. Tay-
Tor. Porter c. Taylor, Laura E. Price and
William G. Price, her husband, and Medora
I. Taylor, VS.. Julia P. Gilpin and William
Gilpin, her husband, Paul G. Robinson, Nina
P. Robinson, Marie L. Robinson, Adele K
Robinson, Viola r. Robinson and Francis
Lee Robinson, minors.
By virtue and authority of decree of the
Circuit Court within and for the City of St.
LOUIS. State of Missouri, rendered in the
above entitled cause and an order of sale
dated July l, 1887, with amendatory and
supplemental order dated October 3, 1887,
court in said cause, the undersigned, as
Special Commissioner appointed by the court
for that purpose, will on
Tuesday, December 9Th, 1887,
between the hours of 9 O'Clock A. M. and 8
O'Clock P. NJ. of that day, at the east front
door of the courthouse in the town of Iron.
ton and State of Missouri, sell at public auc-
ton, to the highest bidder, the following
described real estate. situated in the County
of Iron and State of Missouri, to wit:
West fractional half of northeast quarter
of section IL, containing IA 49, 100 acres; south
part of the southeast fractional quarter of
section -, containing "a 49, 100 acres: and
of section 13, containing 40 acres-all in
township 80, range east containing Is 81
100 acres.
Terms Of sale: One-thIrd cash, the re-
mainder to be paid in two equal installments
represented by notes due in one and two
years, bearing six per cent. interest from
date and secured by the land for which said
notes represent in part the purchase price
provided, however, that in the case Of any
sale under this decree the purchaser may, il
he so desires, pay the full purchase price
thereof in cash. THOS. s. NOONAN,
Special Commissioner.
Attorneys, Fl. w. JOHNSON, JUDGE WICK
HAM, S. N. HOLIDAY.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01

Last weeks Outlook gives a harrow
ing picture of shameless evasion of the
vhiskey law over in Reynolds, and
we pause to inquire, us there no balm
in Gilead? is there no physician there?"
The Outlook says:
We sometime ago, through local IN the
Outlook, indirectly called the attention of
the authorities to the unlawful sale of in
toxicants in Centreville, but from all out
ward appearances our effort to bring author
tive action against this matter, has been
barren of good result, and our incubation
has glided impalpably into oblivion to total
neglect of duty. The unlawful business
continues unintimidated, except by the de-
nunciations of citizens. The fact is. the
prosecuting officers have been incentive to
frequent violation of law i'm this way, and
have, therefore, become the end of the law,
in So far as they are concerned, in this mat
ter.
We print this information, as we do, on
the last week preceding circuit court. to
give notice to the grand jury Of these pro-
ceedings, and we shall see to it, that they are
made 'sfully" aware of this that the plea of
ignorance shall not divert thorough inyes-
tigation thereof.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01
been up on a visit to friends in the valley.

been up on visit to friends in the valley.
D. H. Hartman returned from Black this
week and reported everything all o. X.
People in this section are butchering their
hogs. 1t is a splendid time since it has
turned so cold.
The Literary Society was little dull FRI
day evening on account of the inclemency of
the weather.
The rain has ceased and the weather is
very cold, the ground being covered with
sleet and snow-the first Of the season.
Sherman Adams was in our valley last
week. He seemed to be looking after some
of the fair ones.
The boys are making the small game 'sift."
1t is good time to kill rabbits.
There seems to be considerable sickness in
our vicinity. LLEw-EL-LYN.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01

A Jackson CASH Book correspondent
asserts that while out hunting recently
he saw q buck that kindled fire in
the leaves every time he set his hooi
down. The hunter was so paralyzed
with fear at the singular exhibition
that, although he carried rifle loaded
for deer, he forgot to shoot, and the
molested, setting the forest afire at
every jump. The said correspondent
is an old resident and was never known
to tell a lie: i'm fact, he couldn't if he
tried-so pure is the well-spring of
truth bubbling from the depths of his
inner consciousness. Let US hear from
him again.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01

Two men with lots of "sand" and
but little judgment are diverting them
selves with lawsuit over in Madison
county. We copy from the Plain
dealer: az. Z. Bergman replevined,
one day this week. q hog in the pos
session and claimed by VIM. Z. Spiva,
Who lives east of town. The hog is not
worth more than seven dollars, but as
both parties are determined to fight it
ont In the courts, the case may become
deserving Of more than passing notice.
All efforts to effect a compromise have
failed. and the officers have summoned
about fifteen witnesses to appear In
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01

Bollinger county is undergoing the
throes of local option contest. Bro.
Finney very properly says: The
Press being the only paper in the coun-
ty has decided as a newspaper, to take
no sides in the issue, but to leave the
question with its patrons and the peo-
pie, believing that they are intelligent
enough to settle the question without
any assistance from this Office"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01

w. A. Munger last week retired from
the editorial conduct of the Reynolds
Outlook. His place will be filled by
Mr.. VIM. Hunter, whom we well
come to the sacrifice. Mr.. NJ. takes
with him the best wishes Of his late
coadjutors. He will devote himself
hencefurth to his profession, the law.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01

A clipping in last weeks issue in ref
erence to Judge Emerson's appoint
ment was enormously accredited to the
Frederick town Pldindedler, when the
Standard was intended. We cheer
fully make the amende now.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01

Everything is running smoothly in
U. s. Marshal's Office. The report in
Mondays Globe Democrat that Wheel
er was appointed deputy was without
foundation. The Marshal has more
deputies now than he can find steady
work for.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01

The Telegram man distributed two
columns of type on the floor last week.
He claims it was his first "pi," and
hopes it will be his last.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01

Wayne county, as stated last week,
gained the suit instituted against it by
Louis Houok for the title of lO,O 900 acres
OF swamp lands, and now the question
of settling with the county's attorney,
J. N. Morrison, ia allo ed to, distract
the attention of the Leader and JouTr-
at. The contract with the attorney
provides that he is to have no pay UNI
til the successful determination of the
suit, and, as Houck has appealed to a
higher court. the Journal insists that
the suit is not yet terminated. Most
people will agree with it. But the
funny part of it is, Morrison, as far as
we can learn, has not demanded his
fee, and our brethren of the press down
there are shadow-fighting.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01
We fully and heartily agree with the

We fully and heartily agree with the
Gayoso Democrat as to Sam Jones.
He is butfoon whose principal stock
in-trade is slang, and whose mission
seems to be to show the world how far
church people can be made to endure
charlatanism in the pulpit. Says the
Democrat:
Sam Jones does not believe in ball rooms
and theatres. We are of the opinion that
just such sermons as Sam Jones preached at
the First Methodist Church in St. Louis, on
the Goth ult., has tendency to drive more
people to the ball room and theatres, than
any other one thing. For man to stand at
the alter dedicated to the Most High, and
use slang that would make common rough
blush, and create merriment and laughter
for his audiences, we think he could grace
the ring Of Coles circus, with painted face,
pointed cap, and striped suit, with more
decency than he does the pulpit. II any de.
cent person can read that Sunday sermon,
swallow it all down, and say it is reforma-
tory, we would like to see that person.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01

Scott county votes on local option on
the 9th proximo. Pemiscot will vote
on the 10th.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01
Abstracts of Title.

An abstract of title nearly completed of
Iron county, Missouri, by AXE & Walker,
will! enable those parties to furnish correct
and reliable abstracts to lands or lots in Iron
county at reasonable figures.
Address, AXE & WALKER.
Ironton, Mo.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-15

CHICAGO. Jan. 14.-Miss Nina Ciarhe
Fandensadt OF this city viii. on next Tues
day, be married 10 August Spies, the cX-
editor of the Arbiter Zeitung, now under
sentence of death for completely in the
Haymarket conspiracy and bomb throwing.
Mis- Eandensadt is the only child of
James K Nandensadt, chemist in a large
manufacturing establishment here. and re
siding in handsome ho4se in one Of the
best portions of the city The wedding
was confirmed tonight by both Spies and
the father of the lady The circumstances
as related tonight by Spies in his cell III
the county Jail are AS follows:
During The closing days Of the famous
trial of anarchists, there came into the
court room, among other, invited by Judge
Gray the lady who i now to become mr
my wife Here the anarchist editor show
ed the portrait Of young lady Of engaging
presence and regular features, and the tine
form of the owner was dressed IN the
height Of fashion Finally She visited Us
in jail, and was formally introduced t" me
by one of our counsel She had found /
was neither an ignOramuS. = monster or a
beast, ami We became interested in each
other until at last We arrived at q mutual
agreement
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-15
OVER THE OCEAN.
Prussia.

BERLIN, Jan 14-The fate Of the army
bill was settled today by the reichstag ad-
versely TO the government, and action was
Immediately taken 10 dissolve the cham
Der. On the Resembling IF the reichsiag
Herr Van Stauffenberg's amendment, lin
ting the duration Of the bill 10 three years,
was voted upon and the amendment was
carried, the vote being 186 to 154 Con
servatives. impcrialis's and national liberals
vol, d with the party
The socialists and most of the AlSatian
members abstained from voting Prince
Bismarck Immediately read the imperial
message dissolving the reichstag
An imperial decree was issued this after
noon fixing February for the holding Of
general election for members Of new
reichstag
Streets adjacent to parliament buildings
are thronged with people awaiting the de
cision of the reichstag on the army bill
Bismarck, upon arrival, was enthusiastic
ally greeted by the populace. All politi-
cal parties are sangUiue as to the result Of
the coming election The campaign will
certainly be unequaled for fierceuess. 1t Is
expected the emperor will inaugurate the
political contest with decree reciting the
merits Of the dispute
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-15
England.

LONDON. Jan. 14-The course for the
jubilee Yacht race for boats Of all nations
has at last been determined upon. The
race will be sailed around the United King
dom. The yachts will start from the
Thames, and will he required TO keep
Great Britain and Ireland on the porl
hand. The finishing point will be at
Dover. The race will take place early in
June
A ministerial council was held at the
queens residence at Osburne today The
seals Of Office We're transferred To members
of sthe cabinet and to those who had
changed Office aud the ministers kissed the
queens hand as she formally notified them
Of their appointment.
Mr.. Gladstone has been depressed ever
since he heard Of the death OF Lord lddes
leigh He has caught cold and i now
confined to his house. Lady ld'iesleigh
watched over the corpse Of her husband all
last night. She is greatly prosrated.
4 conference Of Gladst0nes and Liberal
Unioni>ts begun yesterday has been ad-
iourued until parliament meets. Tlis-va~
done because the various coDfertcs lave
engagements to address political meetings
in different parts Of the country, and can
not spare time for other purposes.
4 large number of unemployed working
men held Il meeting at Norwich today and
after listening to speeches Of two socialists
commenced an attack on a shop Police
dispersed the mob before they could do
any damage further than breaking a mum
Der Of windows. Two ocialists were ar
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-15
The Secret out.

HALIFAX, \. :. Jan 1I-Tomorrow
there viii be given to the public the secret
according to Prof. Henry ! oule Hind. oi
the fisheries trogble and The jrGe basis oi
the award OF s., 25O coo against the Lulfe1
States. Soon after the award was mace
the professor. who was employed by Tho
commission IL a compiler, announced thl
discovery OF cooked statistics. Some Moist
was made in consequence in the Canadian
parliament about tins discovery blt inquiry
into the matter, he alleges. WIS smo'heTe,
up. The secret l. in book form and i al
dressed t. Secretary Bayacd and the gov
crE9r general
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-15
Labor Riotiu New orleans.

New ORLEANS. La Jan. 14-Fhis AZ
teruoon at the head OF Sixth street, u dele
CATION of the new L0ug>horemen a>aocI-
alton (colore,h, forming part of the new
cotton council appeared, headed by Joe
Harrison. and attempted 10 stop long
ehorcmen ut work on dock Sarah. / gen
eral row ensued in which knives and pis
tots were used. Following Is u list Of the
wounded: Andrew GcrveS. SCTewUan,
stabbed in right hip; Andrew Grant. long
shoreman. SHOT in abdomen; boy named
Kuhn. a spectator, stabbed IN the back.
Everything quiet at O'Clock. The police
eudeayored To arrest the ringleaders.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-15

nor RENT - Two nicely finished, well ii.hteSf
rooms on sec nj floor in EldFidge building on
North Main. well shifted for oricss. I'll rent u
gether or separately. Enquire z ". Eidric.e -
Douglas ave. uai-pt-
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-15

HUTCHINSON. Kan. Jan. 1+-One K
3. Anderson presented a draft n james T
Kedhead Il Cos bank YESTERDAY H had
raised the amount from s. II $1,000. Ii
was discovered Immediately and be was "
rested He waived examination and i il
iail awaiting trial
The meeting If representatives Tor SEC
ond class cities TO b. he!d Al TopeEa b.,
been postponed until the 9Th Of January
The electric light plant i In running "
der and the lights were turLed GA tonight.
The city is brilliantly Illuminated.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-15


Cash quotations were a. follows;
10 , =prn, wheat 7s1447s2s
No red i9@a.
NJ corn ctIzGSG14.
No oats "a.
No rye 55DS
No Barley x
Prirl- timothy iSssl65
w. u.r- 3 70
.--l -
Tn. wheG, ma 1st unsettled and nerVots to-
day ruling strS and hixher early in the session but
losiu. all the ana ami finishing = 70 ss low
- than Yesterday. The market open weak vi n
Nay delivery al SIS and then advanced arpy un
DER good demand from shorts. Nay tuuc hing s53s
The advance was stimulated by reported bn3 lug Oh
call account with advces from there quotating an
advance owing the prolonged drouth- The dls5a-
luton sr the Gernsn Rechstag also accepted rs
a bull argument From SOS the raarser sazged back
rather heavily sf5s and cl, sod 1t inside figures
The receipts at Il points aggregated $50" bushels
,-hil4 the export p iuts showed tl-- sane aHre
gate No new features were developed N corn
fluctuations confined to a range If =, TIE N l.
ket stopping at near insd- figures oa-s Were doll
and featureless. Trading more sct.ye in proYis
iJus.
r,,Ttg,
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-15

Az AAIEls-A nrsIs;-si 1--r e o~s r,~f'sF- -
w - I.svr-;ses slsu tso frrE5- a Te-5-s-~
fJr reEE EE~- T. Parri-s - rf
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-15

DEs MONIES. Ia Jana Judge Brewe,
Of The | ;. circuit court. filed today hI,
opinion in the case OF the Pullman Sleep
ING Car TO. against tue state ot Iowa ask
iug for an Injunction to prevent the state
from collecting from railroad, tax f1r the
use of sleeping cars. The company r
sisted collection en- the ground that the tax
was an interference with interstate com
u4erce. judge Brewer denies the applica-
zion and su>taius the state
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-15

IIT'-I-
ca ra-Pccr;n-s 20 shipments. g ; cIs-t- native
ste = ssd4 s fair t. sc.s} 50 upiu- steers 3 $3.50
>. 1urisrS steer far to cocice t,t14 3D. feeder
far 60 good fs1z2 10. Texas SEi lEci1I- C's':sHu
% fair est-i .
I,a1s-R,crtpt= &Ha shipments 42e chloe he"'-l
butchers selections ,It-4 - pszcSs-s fair 10 faE-F
.,5.f5 >. trSrrS medium To choice sA- . -
common n -u,-i I.y-f y
SnsVI- tecripys 40 shipments ~ common 70
T,-iY7l
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-15

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- O.. stus.ser-. s 49, s. > feeding ~esf- 2 sos
g ll. COVE. g Sfes5 -
s-,,-s let-ip5s. - shipments. ? steady,
good cho5-e 81 1856 - coWT- - Ue,.tts-n 3 tt
$; %
Sf,nep -rccrt-5-. 9S. shipments. %. srs,a .
go-zi T., cb5.es s. sse s. e., common . Eed!slu
$ No. q.